Rutgers Men's Golf Heads to Hoosier Collegiate Invitational

Team looks to improve NCAA at-large chances at 10th event of season

Apr. 16, 2026 at 1:35am

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The Rutgers men's golf team is headed to Bloomington, Indiana this weekend to compete in the Hoosier Collegiate Invitational, the 10th of 11 events in their 2025-2026 season. The team entered the spring portion of the schedule ranked #63 nationally, putting them in position to be considered for an NCAA at-large bid, but have since dropped to #85 in the rankings. This event, as well as the upcoming Big Ten Championship, will provide an opportunity for Rutgers to move back up in the rankings and solidify their postseason chances.

Why it matters

The Hoosier Collegiate Invitational features a strong field, including 10 Big Ten teams and several highly ranked programs. A strong performance could help Rutgers improve their NCAA tournament resume, as the lowest ranked team to make the regional field last year was #67. However, the team will need to put together a significant effort, as well as hope for some missteps from the higher ranked teams ahead of them.

The details

The 15-team, 54-hole event is led by #14 Illinois, with other Top 50 teams including #40 Kansas, #42 Purdue, and #46 Northwestern. Other Big Ten squads in the field are #62 Ohio State, #71 Minnesota, #87 Michigan, #97 Indiana, #103 Maryland, and #108 Wisconsin. The non-Big Ten teams are #56 Arkansas-Little Rock, #145 Northern Illinois, #151 Toledo, and #186 Ball State.

  • The Hoosier Collegiate Invitational will take place this Saturday and Sunday (April 19-20, 2026).
  • Rutgers has not competed in this event from 2023 through 2025.

The players

Rutgers Men's Golf Team

The Rutgers men's golf team is currently ranked #85 nationally and is looking to improve their NCAA tournament chances with a strong performance at the Hoosier Collegiate Invitational.

Illinois

The #14 ranked Illinois men's golf team is the highest ranked program in the Hoosier Collegiate Invitational field.

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What’s next

The Rutgers lineup for the Hoosier Collegiate Invitational has not been announced yet.

The takeaway

This event represents a critical opportunity for the Rutgers men's golf team to improve their NCAA tournament prospects, as they look to move up the rankings and solidify their at-large bid chances heading into the Big Ten Championship.